Stories about Martial Arts
Nepal's Kung Fu NunsAgence-France Presse AFP - Global [28,579] The world's first order of kung fu nuns...
Destinations:
Nepal |
Kathmandu
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Backstage with a Chinese OperaElizabeth Briel - ebriel [955] Chinese operas are a spectacle of light, color, and clashing cymbals, best viewed with a pair of earplugs. The costumes and scenery are sumptuous, the singers' warbles unearthly, and their painted...
Destinations:
Malaysia
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Book review: Warrior Odyssey - Antonio GraceffoDavid Calleja - davidcalleja [1,448] Have you ever wondered what it would be like to set off on a quest around Asia, researching and discovering lesser-known and rare martial arts along the way? Read about the experiences of Antonio Graceffo in his latest book, Warrior Odyssey.
Destinations:
Burma |
Indochina |
Vietnam |
Hong Kong |
Korea, S |
Taiwan |
China |
Cambodia |
Laos |
Thailand |
Philippines
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Film Review: The Hidden BladeCeleste Heiter - cheiter [29,110] Based upon the novel by Shûhei Fujisawa, The Hidden Blade is the second in a trilogy of samurai films directed by Yoji Yamada, which also includes Love and Honor and The Twilight Samurai.
Destinations:
Japan
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Film Review: Beautiful BoxerCeleste Heiter - cheiter [29,110] Based on the life of Parinaya Charoemphol, Beautiful Boxer tells the story of a young man who leads a double life: one as a Thai kickboxing champion, the other as a transvestite who lives in hopes of someday undergoing a sex-change operation.
Destinations:
Thailand
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Possessed by the Ancient Spirit of Kyotovictor wong - mucuna [3,265] Spend an alternative day dressed in Kimono, encounter Tengu in Mount Kurama and seek revenge or pray for love at Kibune Shrine. When the day comes to the end, ask for fortune from the fox at Fushimi Inari Shrine.
Destinations:
Japan
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Grace versus Brute Force: MMA in TaiwanJoshua Samuel Brown - jbrown [10,407] Grace versus brute force. Strikers fighting grapplers. Pit bulls against alligators.
Destinations:
Taiwan
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Shaolin Templedave chou - vjpedia [911] An introduction to the Shaolin Temple
Destinations:
Henan |
China
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Tet- New Year, Ancient CustomsHa Pham - PhamHa [264] For the Vietnamese people, Tet is the most sacred time of the year. Tet is also time to reflect on the spiritual life. Tet- New Year, Ancient Customs
Destinations:
Vietnam
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Absorbed into the culture of Chiang MaiMalcolm Teasdale - englshguy [245] For four days we disconnected from the rest of the World, participating in cultural activities such as meditation, Muay Thai boxing, Thai cooking lessons, rice farming, and spa treatments. No cars,...
Destinations:
Thailand |
Chiang Mai
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